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Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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15 Jan 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has completed a procurement process titled "Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources", which falls under the services industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. This was a collaborative procurement managed through a call-off procedure by the London Collaboration Procurement using the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Managed Services framework agreement. Matrix SCM Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £143,000,000, which was signed on 25 November 2025. The contract pertains to the UKI31 region, and the procurement stage is now at the award stage, having leveraged a limited procurement method without prior publication due to its specific framework structure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying temporary agency staff, particularly those with the capacity to engage in large-scale collaborations. Companies adept in managing complex regional frameworks and seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector would find this opportunity lucrative. The regional focus on London boroughs could also suit businesses familiar with metropolitan service demands and those capable of delivering a neutral vendor solution within stipulated regulatory frameworks such as the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

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Notice Title

Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources

Notice Description

Managed service for the provision of temporary agency staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award via a call-off after a procurement by a consortium of London boroughs (the London Collaboration Procurement) via a further competition under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources 4 (MSTAR4) framework agreement. Additional information: The London Boroughs of Havering and Newham, via the OneSource service, led a collaborative procurement exercise which sought to aggregate spend across the 32 London Boroughs to enable better value for money. This exercise promoted consistency, efficiency and the sharing of best practice while providing streamlined access to pre-approved suppliers. Matrix SCM was selected as the highest scoring supplier for a Neutral Vendor solution through the London Collaboration Procurement process.

Procurement Information

Framework call-off via Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003593-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Richard Le Donne
Contact Email
richard.ledonne@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079742106

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX SCM

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